Last Updated: May 12, 2022

Blackburn & Elizabeth “Betsy” (Lesueur) Akers Family

 

1. Akers, Blackburn

Parents: William & Mary (Blackburn) Akers.

1768-1770 Birth: 1768-1770 Franklin Co., VA.

i1816 Marriage #1: Blackburn Akers m. Betsy Lesueur 01-10-1816 Patrick Co., VA. She d/o Martel Lesueur. John Akers, surety.

Note: Children noted in Blackburn’s will:

George

Marlow (probably Martel)

James.

Elizabeth

Martha

Dorothy

Mary Bartley

Julian Shelor or Julia Ann Akers, 1821-1852, married Daniel Akers, s/o Jacob & Anna (Tuggle) Shelor. [shelor_mcva]

Note: Blackburn appears to be HOH 1820 & 1830 Montgomery Co., VA.

1840 Floyd Co., VA, pg170: Blackburn Akers, 1 male 70-79 yo, 1 female 50-59 yo, 1 male & 1 female 20-29 yo, 1 male & 2 female 15-19 yo, 2 females 10-14 yo, 1 male 5-9 yo.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H351:

…… Akers, Martele 26 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $0, HOH.

………… Blackburn 82 yo w/m, b. Franklin, no occupation noted, $1000.

………… Elizabeth 62 yo w/f, b. Franklin.

………… George 32 yo w/m, b. Floyd, pealer.

………… Elizabeth 29 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… Dorotha 22 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… Martha 20 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… James 17 yo w/m, b. Floyd, laborer.

1859 Death: 10-23-1859 Floyd Co., VA.

COD palsy. Age 89y 8m. Parents William & M. Akers. (src: death record)

COD pneumonia. 87y. POB Becking, VA. Consort C. E. Akers. Informant E., wife, b. VA. (src: mortality schedule)

1859 Burial: Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2014/76/102699537_1395189414.jpg

“In Memory of Blackburn Akers Departed this life October …”  (can’t read the rest)

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C.)

…+ Akers, Elizabeth “Betsy”

Parents: Martel & Elizabeth (Bacon) Lesueur.

Martel Lesueur was a private in the infantry & calvary of the Virgina State troops in the Revolutionary War. He received $48.27 a year starting March 4, 1831. He is noted on a list of Franklin Co., VA pensioners. He was b. abt 1758-61 in Manakin, Powhatan Co., VA to David & Elizabeth (unknown) Lesueur, & died in Franklin Co., VA 8-10-1843. (src: Lamar Epperly’s SAR application, Lamar, b. 6-4-1877 Huffville, Floyd Co., VA. [epperly1])

1789 Birth: 3-5-1789 VA. (src: research of Dr. Henry Brackin I)

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Blackburn Akers but son Martele HOH.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO: sharing a house or property with mother Elizabeth Akers.

H136/126:

…… Akers, Martel L. 36 yo w/m farmer, b., VA, $200/400, HOH.

………… Elizabeth 32 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Laura C. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… July Ann E. 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Mary E. 1 yo w/f, b. VA.

H136/127:

…… Akers, Elizabeth 71 yo w/f farmer.

………… Elizabeth B. 41 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Martha C. Akers, 34 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Dortha Akers, 31 yo w/f, b. VA.

…… Shelor, Martha A. E. 12 yo w/f, b. VA, house girl. (d/o Daniel & Julia Ann (Akers) Shelor & a granddaughter of Blackburn & Elizabeth (Lesueur) Akers.) [shelor_mcva]

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H173:

…… Akers, Elizabeth 81 yo w/f keeping house, b. VA, $1,200/200, HOH.

………… Elizabeth 51 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation.

………… Martha 44 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation.

………… Dorthea Akers, 41 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H282:

…… Akers, Elizabeth 91 yo w/f keeping house, b. VA, father b. France, mother b. VA, old age/disabled, HOH.

………… Elizabeth B. 61 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, housekeeper.

………… Martha 54 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Dorothy 57 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1884 Death: 5-27-1884. (src: research of Dr. Henry Brackin)

1884 Death: 5-29-1884 Floyd Co., VA. COD: (not given), 95y, d/o Jacob & Margaret R. [1884 FCVA Death Register]

1884 Burial: There is a Lazara w/o B. Akers, b. 3-5-1782, d. 5-27-1884 buried in the Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terry Forks, Floyd Co., VA, next to her granddaughter Ellen Akers Epperly. Is this the grave of this Elizabeth?

…2. Akers, George A.

Parents: Blackburn & Elizabeth “Betsy” (Lesueur) Akers.

1818 Birth: abt 1818 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but brother Martele HOH.

i1851 Marriage #1: George Akers m. Elizabeth Jewel 06-09-1851 Floyd Co., VA by Joseph N. Davis of the M. E. Church. She d/o William Jewell per permission note.

Elizabeth Jewel Akers, d. 2-11-1854 Floyd Co., VA at 22y of fever, d/o William M. & Mary (Hall) Jewel. POB: Montgomery Co., VA. [jewell]

I1855 Marriage #2: George Akers m. Nancy Shank 12-27-1855 at the home of Susan Shank, Floyd Co., VA by J. Wesley Botiler of the Methodist E. Church. He 39y 1m 25d widowed merchant, b. Franklin Co., VA, s/o Blackburn & Elizabeth Akers. She single 24y 1m 2d, b. Botetourt Co., VA, d/o Henry & Susan Shank.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H291: (may be sharing a house or property with brother in law, Tazwell Williams – [williams])

…… Akers, Geo 43 yo w/m miller, b. VA, $2000/500, HOH.

……… Nancy 28 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Jno T. 7 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… Wm V. 6 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… Elizabeth E. 2 yo w/f, b. VA.

…… Wickham, Sarah 16 yo w/f domestic, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp H92:

…… Akers, George 53 yo w/m miller, $0/230, HOH.

……… Nancy 38 yo w/f, b. VA, housekeeping.

……… James Tazwell 17 yo w/m, b. VA, miller.

……… William B. 16 yo w/m, b. VA, miller, school.

……… Elizabeth E. 12 yo w/f, b. VA, school.

……… Emma Susan 9 yo w/f, b. VA, school.

……… Adela Alice 7 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Joseph L. 5 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… Melinda 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H450:

…… Akers, George 63 yo w/m miller, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Nancy 48 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… William B. 26 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cabinet maker.

……… Emma 19 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Delia 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Melinda 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Homer 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… J. Tazwell 27 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, teacher.

1881 Death: 6-21-1881.

1881 Burial:

……+ Akers, Nancy

 

Parents: Henry & Susanna “Susan” (Beckner) Shank. [shank]

1832 Birth: 11-25-1832 Botetourt Co., VA.

1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband George A. Akers.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 69, H55:

…… Epperly, John 45 yo w/m farmer, b. Aug 1855 VA, parents b. VA, m. 25y, owns farm, HOH. [epperly1]

……… Elizabeth E. 42 yo wife, b. Jan 1858 VA, parent b. VA, m. 25y, 9 children with 9 living.

……… Hattie I. 20 yo single daughter, b. Feb 1880 VA, parents b. VA, servant.

……… Annie E. 18 yo daughter, b. April 1885 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Maury 16 yo son, b. June 1883 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

……… Roscoe 15 yo son, b. Apl 1885 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Wm P. 13 yo son b. Dec 1886 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Mary M. 10 yo daughter, b. Sep 1889 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Nancy E. 10 yo daughter, b. Sep 1889 VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Akers, Nancy 68 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. Nov 1831 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA, Fayetteville District, H72:

…… Akers, Homer M. 36 yo w/m general carpenter, b. VA, parent b. VA, M1 14y, owns home, HOH.

……… Jennie P. 33 yo wife, b. VA, parent b. VA, M1 14y, 4 children with 3 living.

……… Donald C. 8 yo son, b. VA, parent b. VA, school.

……… John R. 6 yo son, b. VA, parent b. VA, school.

……… Hazel S. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parent b. VA.

……… Nancy 78 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parent b. VA, 7 children with 2 living.

1914 Death: 1914.

1914 Burial:

……3. Akers, James Tazwell

Parents: George A. & 1st wife Elizabeth (Jewell) Akers.

1852 Birth: 6-25-1852 Floyd Co., VA.

Note: Removed to KY but three adult children are buried in the Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA. (pg63)

1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1885 Marriage #1: James m. Clara Elizabeth Harris abt 1885.

1900 Residence: Madison Co., KY, Oak Street, Richmond, H160:

…… Akers, James T. 47 yo w/m university professor, b. June 1852 VA, parents b. VA, m. 15y, mortgaged home, HOH.

……… Clara E. 40 yo wife, b. Mar 1860 VA, father b. NY, mother b. Vermont, m. 15y, 5 children with 5 living.

……… Arthur K. 13 yo son, b. Nov 1886 KY, parents b. VA, school.

……… Mary E. 12 yo daughter, b. Apr 1888 KY, parents b. VA, at school.

……… Susan G. 11 yo daughter, b. Apr 1889 KY, parents b. VA, at school.

……… John T. 9 yo son, b. Oct 1890 KY, parents b. VA.

……… Herbert H. 7 yo son, b. Feb 1893 KY, parents b. VA.

1901 Death: 8-10-1901.

1901 Burial: Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Madison Co., KY.

James T. Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Old Joseph)

………+ Akers, Clara Elizabeth

Parents: Rev. John Kellogg & Chloe M. (Bigelow) Harris.

1860 Birth: 3-1860 VA.

1900 Residence: Madison Co., KY with husband James Tazwell Akers.

1910 Residence: Lexington City, Fayette Co., KY, 414 Johnson Street, District 26, H37:

…… Akers, Clara H. 50 yo widowed w/f public school teacher, b. VA, father b. NY, mother b. VT, 5 children with 5 living, rents house, HOH.

……… Arthur K. 23 yo single son, b. KY, telegraph operator.

……… Mary E. 22 yo single daughter, b. KY, college schoolteacher.

……… Susan G. 21 yo single daughter, b. KY, public school teacher.

……… John T. 19 yo single son, b. KY, salesman in retail grocery.

1920 Jefferson Co., KY, Louisville City, 749 2nd street, H27: Clara Harris Akers, 59 yo widowed boarder, b. VA father b. NY, mother b. VT, no occupation noted, Eliza J. Martin HOH. ALSO, Arthur Kellogg Akers Jr, 2y 11/12 boarder.

1929 Death: Feb 1929.

1929 Burial: Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Madison Co., KY.

Clara E. <i>Harris</i> Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Old Joseph)

………4. Akers, Arthur Kellog

Parents: James Tazwell & Clara Elizabeth (Harris) Akers.

1886 Birth: 11-6-1886 Richmond, Madison Co., KY.

1900 Residence: Madison Co., KY with parents.

1910 Residence: Fayette Co., KY with widowed mother.

1917 Registration Card: Arthur Kellogg Akers, 30 yo w/m of 406 N. Addison, Richmond, VA, b. November 6, 1886 Richmond, Kentucky, trade: Manager Postal Tel Cable Co, 1216 E. Main, Richmond, VA, supporting wife & one child, medium height & build, gray eyes & light brown hair.

1920:

………4. Akers, Mary Elizabeth I

Parents: James Tazwell & Clara Elizabeth (Harris) Akers.

1888 Birth: 4-13-1888 Madison Co., KY.

1900 Residence: Madison Co., KY with parents.

1910 Residence: Fayette Co., KY with widowed mother.

1970 Death: 10-11-1970 Nursing Center, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC but of 316 Tenney Circle, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC.

Mary Elizabeth Akers, 81 yo w/f in seed analyst, never married, b. 4-13-1888 KY. Father James G. Akers. Mother Clara Harris. Informant John T. Akers of Floyd, VA. COD cerebral thombosis. Burial Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd VA.

1970 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, Susan Grey I

Parents: James Tazwell & Clara Elizabeth (Harris) Akers.

1889 Birth: 4-3-1889 Richmond, Madison Co., KY.

1900 Residence: Madison Co., KY with parents.

1910 Residence: Fayette Co., KY with widowed mother.

1920:

1930 Residence: Dormitories Univ. of Chicago, Chicago, Cook Co., IL:

…… Akers, Susan G. 41 yo single w/f, b. KY, parents b. VA, university teacher.

Susan Grey Akers Papers, 1899-1984 UNC University Libraries:

Susan Grey Akers was dean of the School of Library Science at the University of North Carolina from 1932 until 1954. In 1950-1951, Akers served as a library science consultant in Tokyo, Japan. In 1954-1955, she was visiting lecturer in library science at the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. The collection includes correspondence and related papers, diaries, books and articles, biographical material about Akers, picture postcards, clippings, and photographs documenting Akers's education and career as a librarian, library science professor, and dean of the School of Library Science at the University of North Carolina. Also documented is Akers's scholarly research on library cataloging and her travels in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Iran. The diaries Akers kept while in Japan, 1950-1951, and Iran, 1954-1955, describe her social life and her work in libraries and library schools, as well as her travels. The collection contains many postcards, about half of which are picture postcards of library buildings.

1984 Death: 1-30-1984 Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC but of 316 Tenney Circle, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC.

Susan Gray Akers, 94 yo never married, w/f, b. Apr 3, 1889. Burial out of state.

1984 Burial:

………4. Akers, John Tazwell

Parents: James Tazwell & Clara Elizabeth (Harris) Akers.

1890 Birth: 10-16-1890 Richmond, Madison Co., KY.

1900 Residence: Madison Co., KY with parents.

1910 Residence: Fayette Co., KY with widowed mother.

1920 Residence: YMCA, 179 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn Bourough, Kings Co., NY:

…… Akers, John T. 29 yo w/m lodger, b. KY, father b. VA, mother b. KY, grocery clerk.

1930:

1940 Residence: Harrison Co., IN, Jackson Twp, H206:

…… Wood, Gordon 33 yo single w/m farm laborer, b. KY, completed H4, resided in Fayette Co., KY 1935, owns, HOH.

…… Akers, John 50 yo stepfather, b. KY, completed C4, resided in Fayette Co., KY 1935, other.

……… Maude 55 yo mother, b. KY, completed G8, resided in Fayette Co., KY 1935, housework.

1975 Death: 1-20-1975 Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC but of 316 Tenney Circle, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC.

John Tazewell Akers, 84 yo widowed retired w/m, b. 7-16-1890 KY. Father James Akers. Mother Clara Harris. Informant Susan Akers of 316 Tenney Circle, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC. COD respiratory & cardiac arrest with gram neg sepsis, pneumonia. Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

1975 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, Herbert H.

Parents: James Tazwell & Clara Elizabeth (Harris) Akers.

1893 Birth: 2-25-1893 Richmond, Madison Co., KY.

1900 Residence: Madison Co., KY with parents.

1920 Residence: Herbert H. Akers m. Ruth Hayford 2-14-1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Both 26 yo.

1970 Death: 11-16-1970

1970 Burial: Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Madison Co., KY.

Herbert H. Akers

Ruth H. Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Old Joseph)

……3. Akers, William Blackburn

Parents: George A. & 1st wife Elizabeth (Jewell) Akers.

1854 Birth: 2-4-1854 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1888 Marriage #1: William B. Akers m. Amelia Adeline Hill 12-28-1880 at Peter Hill's, Floyd Co., VA by L.D. Wickham. He 26 yo single w/m cabinet maker, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o George & Elizabeth Akers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wilson & Luemma Hill.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District:

…… Akers, Wm B. 36 yo.

………… Amelia A. 29 yo.

………… Ida L. 8 yo.

………… Adelia M. 4 yo.

………… Glenn 4/12.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H265:

…… Akers, William B. 47 yo w/m “mechanick”, b. Feb 1853 VA, parents b. VA, m. 20y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Amelia A. 39 yo wife, b. Feb 1861 VA, parents b. VA, m. 20y, 6 children with 6 living.

………… Ida L. 18 yo daughter, b. Feb 1882 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Adelia M. 13 yo daughter, b. Oct 1886 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Glenn 10 yo son, b. Feb 1890 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… George I. 7 yo son, b. Sept 1893 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Vinda C. 4 yo daughter, b. Oct 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Flosey L. 2 yo daughter, b. Nov 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Roanoke Co., Virginia, 19 Gilmer Ave, Roanoke City, Kimball Ward, H50:

…… Akers, William B. 54 yo w/m house carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 27y, rent house, HOH.

………… Amelia A. 48 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 27y, 7 children with 7 living, keeper of boarding house.

………… Ida L. 28 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation.

………… Glen T. 20 yo single son, b. V, parents b. VA A, wagon maker for Salem Wagon Works.

………… Irvin 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Vinda C. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Flossy 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Vernn C. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… 7 non-related boarders.

1920 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., Virginia, 321 Wells Ave, H233:

…… Akers, William B. 64 yo w/m railroad carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Amelia A. 57 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… George I. 26 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer of odd jobs.

………… Flosie L. 22 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cashier at 5 & 10 store.

………… Vernie C. 19 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, R. R. Office Clerk.

1929 Death: 10-29-1929 Washington Heights, Big Lick District, Roanoke Co., VA.

William B. Akers, 74 yo married & retired woodworker for Roanoke Shops, b. 1855 Floyd Co., VA. Father George Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother Elizabeth Jewel, b. VA. Informant Mrs. W. B. Akers of Rt 3, Roanoke, VA. COD chronic interstitial nephritis. Burial Fairview Cemetery.

1929 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA. (no photo)

………+ Akers, Amelia Adeline

Parents: Wilson Jr & Luemma (Jones) Hill. [hill]

1861 Birth: 2-1861 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Blackburn Akers.

1910, 1920 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., Virginia with husband William Blackburn Akers.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Salem District 81, H400:

…… Akers, Amelia A. 65 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Irvin G. 37 yo single son, b. VA, carpenter of odd jobs.

1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Salem District 81, Washington Hts, H652:

…… Akers, Amelia A. 78 yo widowed w/f doing housework, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… George I. 47 yo single son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, building construction carpenter.

1956 Death: 6-17-1956 at home 3660 Sunrise Ave NW, Roanoke, VA.

Amelia Adeline Akers, 94 yo widowed w/f, b. Feb 28, 1862 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse William Blackburn Akers. Father Wilson Hill. Mother Lou Emma Jones. Informant Mrs. Flossie Thrasher of 3660 Sunrise Ave NW, Roanoke, VA. COD myocardial degeneration.

1956 Burial: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, Ida L.

Parents: William Blackburn & Permelia Adeline (Hill) Akers.

1882 Birth: Ida, b. 2-9-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Thomas J. Dovell.

1959 Death: 3-28-1959 of 4042 Maine Ave NW, Roanoke, VA. COD pneumonia, viral.

1959 Burial: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, May Adelia

Parents: William Blackburn & Permelia Adeline (Hill) Akers.

1886 Birth: 10-6-1886 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: George W. Craige.

1977 Death: 4-16-1977 Snyder Nursing Home, Salem, VA.

May Adelia Craige, 90 yo widowed practical nurse, b. 10-6-1886 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse George W. Craige. Father William B. Akers. Mother Amelia Hill. Informant Paul R. Craige, son. COD cardiac arrest. Burial Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA.

1977 Burial: Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, Glenn Tazewell

Parents: William Blackburn & Permelia Adeline (Hill) Akers.

1890 Birth: 2-1-1890 Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., Virginia with parents.

1915 Marriage #1: Glenn m. Flora M. Blackwell abt 1915.

1917 Registration Card: Glenn Tazewell Akers, 27 yo w/m of 407 9 Ave N.E. Roanoke, VA, b. February 1, 1890 Floyd Co., VA, wagon maker for Riley Jennings of Roanoke, VA, married with wife & child as dependents, tall height & medium build, gray eyes & dark hair.

Marriage #1: Glenn m. Flora Maybell Blackwell abt 1915.

1920 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Salem District, H240:

…… Akers, Glen T. 29 yo w/m garage mechanic, b. VA as were his parents, HOH.

………… Flora M. 22 yo wife, b. VA as were her parents.

………… Edna C. 3y 11/12 daughter, b. VA as were her parents.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Beaver Pond District, H377:

…… Akers, Glenn T. 40 yo w/m cabinet maker in furniture factory, b. VA, 25 yo when married, owns, veteran: no, HOH.

………… Flora 31 yo wife, b. TN, parents b. VA, 16 yo when married.

………… Edna 14 yo daughter, b. VA, BOTH parents b. VA, school.

………… Dorothy 9 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. TN, school.

1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Beaver Pond District, H486:

…… Akers, Glenn T. 49 yo w/m road mechanic auto garage, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same place 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Flora M. 42 yo wife, b. TN, completed G8, resided in same place 1935, housework.

………… Bobby Ray 6 yo son, b. WVA, completed G0, resided in same place 1935.

………… Edna C. 23 yo daughter, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same place 1935, taping coils.  

1942 Registration Card: Glenn Tazewell Akers, 52 yo w/m of Princeton Rd, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WVA, b. Feb 1, 1890 Floyd Co., VA, person who will always know your address: Mrs. Flora Akers, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WVA, employer: W.R. Keesee & Co., Bluefield Ave, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WVA.

1970 Death: 4-6-1970 Mercer Co., WVA.

1970 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA. (no photo)

…………+ Akers, Flora Maybell

Parents: John William & 3rd wife Mary Jane “Molly” (Thomas) Blackwell. [Blackwell_Moses_2wives]

1899 Birth: 7-31-1895 Salem, VA.

1920 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with husband Glenn Tazwell Akers.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with husband Glenn Tazwell Akers.

1992 Death: 3-25-1992 Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Montgomery Co., VA.

Flora Mabell Akers, 96 yo widowed w/f, b. July 21, 1895 VA. Spouse: Glenn T. Akers. Father: John W. Blackwell. Mother: Mollie J. Thomas. Informant: Bob Akers, son. COD: gangrene of leg – 72 hours. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. No burial date.

1992 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA with Glenn. (no photo as of Apr 2021)

…………5. Akers, Edna Claris

Parents: Glenn Tazwell & Flora Maybell (Blackwell) Akers.

1916 Birth: 1-31-1916 Roanoke Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: Raymond L. Furrow.

1997 Death: 6-14-1997 Hilliard, Franklin Co., OH.

1997 Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Hilliard, Franklin Co., OH.

Edna A Furrow

Raymond L Furrow

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by schcrochet)

…………5. Akers, Dorothy

Parents: Glenn Tazwell & Flora Maybell (Blackwell) Akers.

1921 Birth: abt 1921 VA.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

…………5. Akers, Bobby Ray

Parents: Glenn Tazwell & Flora Maybell (Blackwell) Akers.

1933 Birth: abt 1933 VA.

1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

………4. Akers, George Irvin

Parents: William Blackburn & Permelia Adeline (Hill) Akers.

1893 Birth: 9-19-1893 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910, 1920 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., Virginia with parents.

1930, 1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with widowed mother

1942 Registration Card: George Irvin Akers, 49 yo w/m of Rt 3, Box 291, Roanoke, VA, b. Sept 19, 1893 Floyd Co., VA, person who will always know your address: Mrs. T. J. Dovell of Rt 3, Box 291, Roanoke, VA, employer: Mr. J. F. Linkenhokes, Rt 3, Box 118, Roanoke, VA, building a home in Botetourt Co., VA, 5’ 8 “ 150 lbs, grey eyes brown hair, light brown complexion.

1952 Death: 8-15-1952 Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA.

George Irvin Akers, 59 yo single w/m carpenter, b. Sept 19, 1892 Floyd Co., VA. Father W. B. Akers. Mother Amelia Hill. Informant E. C. Lugar. COD bronchial pneumonia. Other psychosis with cerebral arteriosclerosis x3y. Burial Fairview.

1952 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, Vinda Clara

Parents: William Blackburn & Permelia Adeline (Hill) Akers.

1895 Birth: 10-4-1895 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Elmer C. Lugar.

1957 Death: 10-22-1957 of 3322 Birchwood, Rd NE, Roanoke, VA. COD left pyelonephritis.

1957 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, Flosey Lee

Parents: William Blackburn & Permelia Adeline (Hill) Akers.

1897 Birth: 11-8-1897 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910, 1920 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Elmer C. Lugar.

1981 Death: 10-15-1981 of 3360 Sunrise Ave, NW Roanoke, VA. COD renal failure with metastatic ovarian carcinoma.

1981 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, Verner Clarence  

Parents: William Blackburn & Permelia Adeline (Hill) Akers.

1900 Birth: 6-22-1900 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., Virginia with parents.

1925 Marriage #1: Alene Dovell abt 1925

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Big Lick District, H586:

…… Akers, Verner C. 29 yo w/m truck driver for Printing Co., b. VA as were his parents, 24 yo when married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Alene V. 22 yo wife, b. VA as were her parents, 15 yo when married.

………… Lawrence W. 1y 6/12 son, b. VA

1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Big Lick District, H379:

…… Akers, Verner C. 39 yo w/m unable to work, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Alene V. 31 yo wife, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Lawrence 10 yo son, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, school.

1944 Death: 8-14-1944 Catawba, Roanoke Co., VA. COD pulmonary tuberculosis.

1944 Burial: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke, VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Amanda Mason)

…………+ Akers, Alene  I 

Parents:

1908 Birth: 1908 VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with husband Verner Clarence Akers.

1999 Death: 1999.

1999 Burial: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke, VA.

Alene Dovell Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Amanda Mason)

…………5. Akers, Lawrence W. I  

Parents: Vern C. & Alene _. (unknown) Akers.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

……3. Akers, H. M. (male) I 

Parents: George A. & 2nd wife Nancy (Shank) Akers.

1856 Birth: 11-7-1856 Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Elizabeth Ellen I 

Parents: George A. & 2nd wife Nancy (Shank) Akers.

1858 Birth: 1-28-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1876 Marriage #1: Elizabeth E. Akers m. John Epperly 04-06-1876 at George Akers, Floyd Co., VA by N.B. Wickham. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o William & Mary Ann Epperly. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o George & Nancy Akers.

John Epperly, s/o William & Mary Ann (Wimmer) Epperly. [epperly_Daniel]  I  

1901 Death: 1-16-1901 Floyd Co., VA.

1901 Burial: Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terry Forks, Floyd Co., VA.

1901 Burial: Huffville Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., VA. (her sister Malinda is next to her)

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW)

……3. Akers, Emma Susan I

Parents: George A. & 2nd wife Nancy (Shank) Akers.

1860 Birth: Emily Susan b. 12-21-1860 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1885 Marriage #1: Emma S. Akers m. William M. St Clair 08-05-1885 at George Akers', Floyd Co., VA by Jno S. Bourne. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o William P. & Sarah J. St Clair. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o George & Nancy Akers.

William Morris St. Clair, b. 4-18-1861, d. 11-1901, s/o William Pattison & Sarah Jane (Lee) St Clair. [no file] I

1 known child – Nora St Clair m. Lamar Epperly 11-25-1902.

1889 Death: 5-29-1889.

1889 Burial:

……3. Akers, Adela Alice I

Parents: George A. & 2nd wife Nancy (Shank) Akers.

1864 Birth: 10-30-1864 Floyd Co., VA (prob. 1863).

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

……3. Akers, Joseph Leonard I

Parents: George A. & 2nd wife Nancy (Shank) Akers.

1865 Birth: 1-16-1865 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1876 Death: 4-7-1876 Floyd Co., VA. COD diphtheria. Age 11y.

1876 Burial:

……3. Akers, Melinda I 

Parents: George A. & 2nd wife Nancy (Shank) Akers.

1867 Birth: 5-14-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1888 Death: 6-19-1888.

1888 Burial: Huffville Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW)

……3. Akers, Homer Martell I

Parents: George A. & 2nd wife Nancy (Shank) Akers.

1873 Birth: 7-14-1873 VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1895 Marriage #1: Homer M. Akers m. Jennie P. Stewart 12-23-1895 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo, s/o Geo & Nancy Akers. She 19 yo d/o S. L. & Mary Steward.

1900 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA, Fayetteville District, H321:

…… Akers, Homer 26 yo w/m coal miner, b. July 1873 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, rents house, HOH.

………… Jennie 23 yo wife, b. July 1876 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, no children noted.

…… 1 non-related boarder.

1910 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA, Fayetteville District, H72:

…… Akers, Homer M. 36 yo w/m general carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 14y, owns home, HOH.

………… Jennie P. 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 14y, 4 ch with 3 living.

………… Donald C. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… John R. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Hazel S. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Nancy 78 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, 7 ch with 2 living.

1918 Registration Card: Homer Martell Akers, 45 yo w/m of Pax, Fayette Co., WVA, b. July 14, 1873, carpenter for J. E. Smith of Pax, Fayette Co., WVA, nearest relative, Jennie Akers of Pax, Fayette Co., WVA, 5’ 5” in height, medium build, grey eyes & blk hair. Dated Sept 12, 1918 Fayette Co., WVA.

1920 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA, Fayetteville District, H354:

…… Akers, Homer M. 46 yo w/m coal miner, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Jennie 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Donald 18 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, coal mine laborer.

………… Russell 15 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Lawrence 9 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Mary 6 yo daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Blanche 3 yo daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA, Fayetteville District, Paint Creek Rd, H99:

…… Akers, Homer M. 56 yo w/m building carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Virginia P. 53 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when married.

………… Mary 17 yo daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Blanche 14 yo daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Douglas 9 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Lawrence 19 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA, Fayetteville District, H16:

………… Akers, Homer M.66 yo building construction carpenter, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Virginia 62 yo wife, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Laurence 29 yo single son, b. WVA, completed H1, resided in same house 1935, billard hall clerk.

………… Mary 27 yo single daughter, b. WVA, completed C2, resided in same house 1935, public school teacher.

………… Blanche 24 yo single daughter, b. WVA, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, retail grocery store clerk.

………… Douglas 19 yo single son, b. WVA, completed H1, resided in same house 1935, new worker.

1957 Death: 11-24-1957 residence, Long Branch, Fayette Co., WVA. COD coronary disease.

1957 Burial: Humphrey Cemetery, Pax,  WVA.

………+ Akers, Virginia P. I 

Parents: Samuel L. & Mary (St Clair) Stewart.

1876 Birth: 7-1876 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA with husband Homer Martell Akers.

1944 Death: 6-26-1941 Laird Memorial Hospital, Montgomery, Fayette Co., WVA but of Long Branch, Fayette Co., WVA. COD thrombophlebitis.

1944 Burial: Humphrey Cemetery, Pax,  WVA.

………4. Akers, Donald Frank I

Parents: Homer Martell & Virginia P. (Stewart) Akers.

1902 Birth: abt 1902 WVA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA with parents.

1930 Fayette Co., WVA, Fayetteville District, H99: Frank D. Akers, 28 yo w/m son in law, coal miner, b. WVA, 24 yo when married, Charles H. Davis HOH.

…………+ Akers, Nora F. I

Parents: Charles H. Davis. I

1904 Birth: abt 1904 WVA.

1930 Fayette Co., WVA, Fayetteville District, H99: Nora F. 26 yo married daughter, b. WVA, 22 yo when married, Charles H. Davis HOH.

…………5. Akers, Helen G. I

Parents: Donald Frank & Nora F. (Davis) Akers.

1926 Birth: abt 1926 WVA.

1930 Fayette Co., WVA, Fayetteville District, H99: Helen G. 3y 11/12 granddaughter, b. WVA, Charles H. Davis HOH.

………4. Akers, John Russell I

 

Parents: Homer Martell & Virginia P. (Stewart) Akers.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 WVA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA with parents.

1930:

………4. Akers, Hazel S. I

Parents: Homer Martell & Virginia P. (Stewart) Akers.

1907 Birth: abt 1907 WVA.

1910 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA with parents.

………4. Akers, George Lawrence I

Parents: Homer Martell & Virginia P. (Stewart) Akers.

1911 Birth: abt 1911 WVA.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA with parents.

1963 Death: 7-20-1963 Raleigh Co., WVA.

1963 Burial:

………4. Akers, Mary I

Parents: Homer Martell & Virginia P. (Stewart) Akers.

1914 Birth: abt 1914 WVA.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA with parents.

………4. Akers, Emma Blanche I

Parents: Homer Martell & Virginia P. (Stewart) Akers.

1916 Birth: 2-20-1916 Fayette Co., WVA.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: unknown Baker.

2005 Death: 3-4-2005.

2005 Burial:

………4. Akers, Milton Douglas I

Parents: Homer Martell & Virginia P. (Stewart) Akers.

1920 Birth: 11-15-1920 Fayette Co., WVA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Fayette Co., WVA with parents.

1941 Marriage #1: Milton Douglas Akers m. Mabel Louise Clooney 1941 Raleigh Co., WVA.

1984 Death: 1-7-1984 Spring Valley, San Diego, CA.

1984 Burial:

…2. Akers, Elizabeth B. I

Parents: Blackburn & Elizabeth “Betsy” (Lesueur) Akers.

1821 Birth: abt 1821 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but brother Martele HOH.

1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District:

…… Akers, Elizabeth 72 yo.

………… Dorothy 54 yo.

…2. Akers, Martelle L. I

Parents: Blackburn & Elizabeth “Betsy” (Lesueur) Akers.

1823 Birth: 10-23-1823 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H351:

…… Akers, Martele 26 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $0, HOH.

………… Blackburn 82 yo w/m, b. Franklin, no occupation noted, $1000.

………… Elizabeth 62 yo w/f, b. Franklin.

………… George 32 yo w/m, b. Floyd, pealer,

………… Elizabeth 29 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… Dorotha 22 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… Martha 20 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… James 17 yo w/m, b. Floyd, laborer.

i1853 Marriage #1: Martel Akers m. Elizabeth Rutroff 05-24-1853 Floyd Co., VA by John K. Rader of the Lutheran Church. She d/o Elizabeth Rutrough per permission note.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO: sharing a house or property with mother Elizabeth Akers.

H136/126:

…… Akers, Martel L. 36 yo w/m farmer, b., VA, $200/400, HOH.

………… Elizabeth 32 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Laura C. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… July Ann E. 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Mary E. 1 yo w/f, b. VA.

H136/126:

…… Akers, Elizabeth 71 yo w/f farmer.

………… Elizabeth B. 41 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Martha C. Akers, 34 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Dortha Akers, 31 yo w/f, b. VA.

…… Shelor, Martha A. E. 12 yo w/f, b. VA, house girl. (d/o Daniel & Julia Ann (Akers) Shelor & a granddaughter of Blackburn & Elizabeth (Lesueur) Akers.) [shelor_mcva]

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H50:

…… Akers, Martel L. 46 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/0, HOH.

………… Elizabeth 42 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

………… Laura C. 15 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, school.

………… Julia Ann E. 13 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, school.

………… Mary Ellen 11 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, school.

………… Sarah M. 9 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

………… Thomas Green 5 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

………… Martin Luther 3 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

1879 Death: 10-5-1879 Washington Co., VA. (src: Washington Co., VA Deaths)

Martell Akers, 52 yo married w/m, b. VA, death Oct 1879 Saltville, Washington Co., VA. Inflammation fever. (src: 1880 Mortality Schedule)

1879 Burial: Litton Cemetery, Haytor’s Gap, Washington Co., VA.

headstone

(src: Robinson Family Tree – ancestry.com)

……+ Akers, Elizabeth I

Parents: John William & Elizabeth (Sowers) Rutrough. [rutrough] I

1827 Birth: abt 1827 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Martelle L. Akers.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H113:

…… Akers, Elizibeth 53 yo widowed w/f, keeping house, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Julia E. 23 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, at home.

………… Sarah M. 19 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Thomas G. 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Luther M. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… James D. 1 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 63, H8:

…… Surface, George D. 39 yo w/m dry good merchant, b. Dec 1860 VA, parents b. VA, m. 18y, owns farm with mortgage, HOH.

…… Julia E. 42 yo wife, b. Mar 1857 VA, parents b. VA, m. 18y, 4 ch with 4 living.

………… Harlow M. 15 yo son, b. Sept 1884 VA, parents b. VA, school, dry goods salesman.

………… Minnie T. 8 yo daughter, b. June 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Rosco B. 7 yo son, b. Feb 1893 VA, parents b. VA, school

………… Fletcher E. 5 yo son, b. Nov 1894 VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Akers, Eliza 73 yo widowed mother in law, b. May 1827 VA, parents b. VA, 6 ch with 4 living.

…… 1 non-related boarder.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 94, H8:

…… Surface, George D. 48 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 27y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Julia E. 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 27y, 4 ch with 4 living.

………… Minnie L. 18 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Roscoe B. 17 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Fletcher 14 yo  son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ester L. 8 yo adoptive daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Akers, Elizabeth 83 yo widowed mother in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, 7 ch with 4 living.

1910 Death: 8-27-1910 VA.

1910 Burial:

……3. Akers, infant

Parents: Martelle L. & Elizabeth (Rutrough) Akers.

1854 Birth: 2-24-1854 Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Laura C.

Parents: Martelle L. & Elizabeth (Rutrough) Akers.

1855 Birth: 5-3-1855 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1872 Marriage #1: Laura C. Akers m. Joseph H. Rutraff 4-15-1872 Washington Co., VA. He 34 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o John H. & Elizabeth Rutraff. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Martel & Elizabeth Akers.

……3. Akers, July Ann E.

Parents: Martelle L. & Elizabeth (Rutrough) Akers.

1857 Birth: 3-17-1857 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

Marriage #1: She m. George D. Surface. (not Floyd Co., VA)

George D. Surface, s/o Michael H & Octavia D. (Peterman) Surface. [surface]

1950 Death: 4-17-1950.

Julia Elizabeth Surface, 93y 1m 0d, widowed domestic, b. March 17, 1857 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse George D. Surface. Mother Elizabeth Rutrough. Informant Minnie L. Surface. COD broncho pneumonia with influenza. Burial Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

1950 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Julia E. Surface

George Surface

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

……3. Akers, Mary Ellen

Parents: Martelle L. & Elizabeth (Rutrough) Akers.

1858 Birth: 9-30-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1879 Marriage #1: Ella Akers m. William E. Counts 11-13-1879 Washington Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Washington Co., VA, s/o Lynick & Mary Counts. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o M. L. & Elizabeth Akers.

1943 Death: 12-1-1943 Washington Co., VA.

1943 Burial: Counts Cemetery, Brumley Gap, Washington Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Sarah M.

Parents: Martelle L. & Elizabeth (Rutrough) Akers.

1861 Birth: 5-19-1861 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

1885 Marriage #1: Sarah M. Akers m. Newton B. Sisk 9-6-1885 Washington Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, b. Washington Co., VA, s/o Timothy & Frances E. Sisk. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Martel L & Elizabeth Akers.

……3. Akers, Thomas Green

Parents: Martelle L. & Elizabeth (Rutrough) Akers.

1865 Birth: abt 1865 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Saltville District with widowed mother.

1900:

……3. Akers, Archy Linwood

Parents: Martelle L. & Elizabeth (Rutrough) Akers.

1865 Birth: 3-7-1865 Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Akers, Martin Luther

Parents: Martelle L. & Elizabeth (Rutrough) Akers.

1867 Birth: 6-14-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1866 Birth: 6-14-1866 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

1888 Marriage #1: Martin L. Akers m. Lydia A. Little 12-25-1888 Washington County, VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Elizabeth Akers. She 15 yo single w/f, b. Washington Co., VA, d/o A. & Polly Ann Little.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H28:

…… Akers, Luther M. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. June 1867 VA, parents b. VA, m. 13y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Liddey A. 24 yo wife, b. Sept 1875 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, 5 ch with 4 living.

………… Joseph M. 8 yo son, b. Aug 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Lilian M. 7 yo daughter, b. June 1892 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ethel M. 5 yo daughter, b. Feb 1895 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Branson E. 2 yo son, b. Apr 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Little, Polly 61 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. Sept 1838 VA, 13 ch with 8 living, nurse.

1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H121:

…… Akers, M. Luther 43 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 22y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Lydia A. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 22y, 6 ch with 5 living.

………… Mallie J. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer in alkali works.

………… Lilia 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ethel M. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Branson E. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

………… Thomas M. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

1919 Death: 5-6-1919 Saltville District, Washington Co., VA.

Martin Luther Akers, 52y 10m 22d, married w/m farmer, b. June 14, 1866 Floyd Co., VA. Father: Martin L. Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Elizabeth Rutroff, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Sallie M. Sisk of Saltville, VA. COD carcinoma involving lumbar tissues. Burial: Little Cemetery.

1919 Burial: Little Cemetery

………+ Akers, Lydia Anne

Parents: Alexander & Polly Ann (Helton) Little.

1875 Birth: 9-1875 VA.

1873 Birth: 9-25-1873

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband Martin Luther Akers.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H23:

…… Akers, Lydia A. 44 yo widowed w/f b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Branson A. 21 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer.

………… Thomas M. 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, machinist apprentice.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H374:

…… Akers, Thomas M. 29 yo married w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

………… Lydia A. 55 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Willie B. 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Harold M. 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1966 Death: 9-25-1966 Watson Rest Home, Emory, Washington Co., VA but of Rt 1, Holston, Washington Co., VA.

Lydia Ann Akers, 93 yo widowed housewife, b. Sept 25, 1973 VA. Spouse: M. L. Akers. Father: Alexander Little. Mother: Polly Helton. Informant: Branson Akers, son. COD: heart failure. Burial: Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abington, VA.

1966 Burial: Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by James Archer)

………4. Akers, Mallie Joseph

Parents: Martin Luther & Lydia Ann (Little) Akers.

1891 Birth: 8-15-1891 Saltville, Washington Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1917 Registration Card: Mallie Joseph Akers, 25 yo of Saltville, VA, b. Aug 15, 1891 Washington Co., VA, Concrete Construction Foreman, single, medium height & slender build, blue eyes & brown hair. Dated June 5, 1917 Washington Co., VA.

1919 Marriage #1: Helen unknown abt 1919.

1920 Scott Co., IA, Davenport City, 2134 ½ Farnum Street, H482: Mallie J. Akers, 28 yo w/m construction iron worker, b. VA as were his parents, HOH.

1930 Cuyahoga Co., OH, East Cleveland City, 1546 Elm Ave, H94: Mallie J. Akers, 38 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA as were his parents, 27 yo when married, HOH.

1942 Registration Card: Mallie J. Akers, 50 yo w/m of 3546 W. 97, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, b. Aug 15, 1891 Saltville, VA, person who will always know your address: Mrs. Helen Akers of 3546 W. 97, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, employer: Earl C. Gibbs of 3378 W. 65, 3546 W. 97, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, 5’ 8” 180 lbs, blue eyes & brown hair, light complexion.

…………+ Akers, Helen

Parents:

1898 Birth: abt 1898 OH.

1920 Scott Co., IA, Davenport City, 2134 ½ Farnum Street, H482: Helen 22 yo wife, b. Ohio, father b. OH, mother b. England.

1930 Cuyahoga Co., OH, East Cleveland City, 1546 Elm Ave, H94: Helen M. 33 yo wife, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. England, 22 yo when married.

…………5. Akers, Ethel V.

Parents: Mallie Joseph & Helen (unknown) Akers.

1924 Birth: abt 1924 OH.

1930 Cuyahoga Co., OH, East Cleveland City, 1546 Elm Ave, H94: Ethel V. 6 yo daughter, b. OH, school.

………4. Akers, Lilian M.

Parents: Martin Luther & Lydia Ann (Little) Akers.

1892 Birth: 6-1892 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

………4. Akers, Ethel M.

Parents: Martin Luther & Lydia Ann (Little) Akers.

1895 Birth: 2-1895 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

………4. Akers, Branson Alexander

Parents: Martin Luther & Lydia Ann (Little) Akers.

1898 Birth: 4-1-1898 Washington Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

1918 Registration Card: Branson Alexander Akers, 20 yo of Holston, Washington Co., VA, b. April 1st, 1898, farming for self, nearest relative, M. L. Akers of Holston, Washington Co., VA, medium build & height, black eyes & hair.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H375:

…… Akers, Branson A. 32 yo w/m construction carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when married, HOH.

………… C. Voy 22 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 14 yo when married.

………… Ruth E. 4y 6/12 daughter, b. OH, parents b. VA.

………… Ester N. 3y 5/12 daughter, b. OH, parents b. VA.

1982 Death: 6-27-1982 Johnson Memorial Hospital, Abington, Washington Co., VA, but of Rt 8, Abington, Washington Co., VA. COD myocardial infarction.

1982 Burial: Knollkreg Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

…………+ Akers, Conova Voy

Parents:

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband Branson Alexander Akers.

…………5. Akers, Ruth E.

Parents: Branson Alexander & Conova Voy (Henderson) Akers.

1925 Birth: abt 1925 OH.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

…………5. Akers, Ester N.

Parents: Branson Alexander & Conova Voy (Henderson) Akers.

1927 Birth: abt 1927 OH.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

………4. Akers, Thomas McKinley

Parents: Martin Luther & Lydia Ann (Little) Akers.

1901 Birth: 8-12-1900 VA.

1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

1929 Marriage #1: Willie B. Boyd abt 1929.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H374:

…… Akers, Thomas M. 29 yo married w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

………… Lydia A. 55 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Willie B. 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Harold M. 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1986 Death: 3-8-1986.

1986 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Oak Ridge Tenn.--Thomas M "Tom" Akers, 85, died March 8, 1986 in Bristol Memorial Hospital. A Native of the Hayter's Gap community. Retired employee of Union Carbidge Co.

Excerpts from Bristol Herold March 19861986 Burial: Knollkreg Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

1986 Burial: Knollkreg Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2012/111/58081813_133502726614.jpg

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by James Archer)

…………+ Akers, Willie B.

Parents:

1907 Birth: 1907 VA.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband Thomas M. Akers.

1967 Death: 1967.

1967 Burial: Knollkreg Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

…………5. Akers, Harold Martin

Parents: Thomas M. & Willie B. (unknown) Akers.

1929 Birth: 10-11-1929 Washington Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

2007 Death: 7-8-2007.

2007 Burial:

……3. Akers, James D.

Parents: Martelle L. & Elizabeth (Rutrough) Akers.

1879 Birth: abt 1879 VA.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

1900:

…2. Akers, Dorotha

Parents: Blackburn & Elizabeth “Betsy” (Lesueur) Akers.

1828 Birth: 8-28-1828 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but brother Martele HOH.

1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District:

…… Akers, Elizabeth 72 yo.

………… Dorothy 54 yo.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 94, H124:

…… Akers, Mat T. 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Martha E. 61 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, 11 ch with 9 living,

………… Florence L. 35 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation.

………… George J. 30 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

………… Frank 24 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher.

………… Guy T. 21 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

………… Auther S. 19 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Dorothy 81 yo single aunt, , b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation.

…… Garmond, Martha C. 84 yo widowed aunt, b. VA, parents b. VA, 0 ch with 0 living, no occupation.

1914 Death: 1-10-1914 Auburn District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Dorothy Akers, 85y 4m 13d, single w/f, b. August 28, 1828 VA. Father Blackburn Akers, b. VA. Mother Elizabeth Lesueur, b. VA. Informant Martha E. Akers of Riner. COD acute uremia following chronic nephritis. Burial Duncan Graveyard.

1914 Burial: Duncan Graveyard.

…2. Akers, Martha C.

Parents: Blackburn & Elizabeth “Betsy” (Lesueur) Akers.

1825 Birth: 9-30-1825 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but brother Martele HOH.

1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother.

i1886 Marriage #1: Martha C. Akers m. George Garnand 09-02-1886 at Martha C. Akers', Floyd Co., VA by John Spangler. He 65 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Roanoke Co., VA & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Adam & Susan Garnand. She 60 yrs 11 mons single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Blackburn & Elizabeth Akers.

George Garnand, s/o Adam & Susan (unknown) Garnand. [no file]

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 94, H124:

…… Akers, Mat T. 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Martha E. 61 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, 11 ch with 9 living,

………… Florence L. 35 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation.

………… George J. 30 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

………… Frank 24 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher.

………… Guy T. 21 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

………… Auther S. 19 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Dorothy 81 yo single aunt, , b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation.

…… Garmond, Martha C. 84 yo widowed aunt, b. VA, parents b. VA, 0 ch with 0 living, no occupation.

1917 Death: 2-18-1917 Auburn District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Martha C. Garnand, 91y 4m 19d, widowed w/f, b. September 30, 1825 VA. Father Blackburn Akers, b. VA. Mother Elizabeth Lesuer, b. VA. Informant Martha Akers of RR Riner, VA. COD Lagrippe & old age. Burial Duncan Grave Yd.

1917 Burial: Duncan Graveyard.

…2. Akers, James Mosby

Parents: Blackburn & Elizabeth “Betsy” (Lesueur) Akers.

1833 Birth: 1-1833 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA parents but brother Martele HOH.

i1854 Marriage #1: James M. Akers m. Matilda A. Goodson 06-22-1854 at P. Epperly's, Floyd Co., VA by Tho. G. Shelor Minister in the Christian Church. He about 24 yo single farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Blackburn & Elizabeth Akers. She single & about 21 yo, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Mary Goodson.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H290:

…… Akers, Jas M. 27 yo w/m med student, b. VA, $0/300, HOH.

………… Matilda 26 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… John T. 4 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… William C. 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Saml F. 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… unnamed 2/12 w/f, b. VA.

1863 Enlistment: James M. Akers, residence VA, enlisted 4-1-1863 as a private – CO B Virginia 21 Calvary Regiment. Promoted to Full Sergeant on 8-1-1864. Ht 5’ 10”. Brown eyes & hair. Survived the war: yes.

1870 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Abingdon Twp, H229:

…… Akers, James M. 36 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/150, HOH.

………… Matilda 36 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

………… John T. 15 yo w/m, b. VA, laborer.

………… Wm C. 12 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

………… Samuel F. 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

………… Chas’ 10 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

………… George M. 8 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… James 6 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Mary E. 2 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Edward W. 0/12 w/m, b. May VA.

…… Washington, George 18 yo b/m, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H113:

…… Akers, James 47 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Matilda 46 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

………… William C. 23 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… George M. 17 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

………… James A. 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

………… Mary E. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Edward W. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Joseph K. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District 121, H232:

…… Akers, James M. 67 yo w/m dry goods merchant, b. Jan 1833 VA, parents b. VA, m. 45y, rents home, HOH.

………… Matildy A. 66 yo wife, b. Aug 1833 VA, parents b. VA, m. 45y, 9 ch with 7 living.

1907 Death: 1907.

1907 Burial:

……+ Akers, Matilda Ann

Parents: John & Mary (Shelor) Goodson. [goodson]

1833 Birth: 8-13-1833 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband James Mosby Akers.

1870, 1880, 1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA, with husband James Mosby Akers.

1906 Death: 4-8-1906.

1906 Burial:

……3. Akers, John Thomas Sr

Parents: James Mosby & Matilda Ann (Goodson) Akers.

1855 Birth: 9-30-1855 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Washington Co., VA, with parents.

Marriage #1: John m. Mary Frances Counts.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H122:

…… Akers, John 25 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Mary 25 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Frances, John R. 45 yo father in law, b. VA, parents b. VA. (it does state father in law, but I thought she was a “Counts”. May be this was a mistake and it’s a different, abet next, household)

………… Sarah 46 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. (nee Thompson)

………… Thomas L. 24 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Emma 22 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Charles W. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Betty Ella 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1890 Death: 8-4-1890 Washington Co., VA. 

John Akers, 35 yo w/m. Parents: J. M. & Matilda. COD: fever.

1890 Burial: Little Cemetery, Saltville, Smythe Co., VA. (no photo)

………+ Akers, Mary Frances

Parents: Lynick & Mary Ann (Woodward) Counts)

1854 Birth: 9-8-1854 Washington Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband John Thomas Akers.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H286:

…… Lyttle, Branson 62 yo w/m farmer, b. Dec 1837 VA, parents b. VA, m. 40y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Susan 57 yo wife, b. Aug 1842 VA, parents b. VA, m. 40y, 0 ch with 0 living.

…… Akers, Mary F. 45 yo widowed sister in law, b. Sept 1854 VA, parents b. VA, 6 ch with 6 living.

………… George W. 12 yo nephew, b. Apr 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… John T. 10 yo nephew, b. Dec 1889 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Susie C. 9 yo niece, b. July 1890 VA, parents b. VA, school.

1921 Death: 3-23-1921 Washington Co., VA.

Mary Francis Akers, 66y 6m 15d, widowed w/f, b. Sept 8, 1854 Washington Co., VA. Father: Lynick Counts, b. VA. Mother: Mary Ann Woodwood, b. VA. COD: no physician; probable cause rheumatism. Burial: Little’s cemetery.

1921 Burial: Little Cemetery, Saltville, Smythe Co., VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, George W.

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Mary Frances (Counts) Akers.

1888 Birth: Apr 1888 VA.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother but uncle HOH.

………4. Akers, John Thomas Jr

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Mary Frances (Counts) Akers.

1889 Birth: Dec 1889 VA.

1888 Birth: 12-16-1888. (src: tombstone transcription)

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother but uncle HOH.

1924 Marriage #1: John Thomas Akers, m. Maggie Lee Henderson 5-1-1924 Bristol, VA. He 35 yo s/o John & Mary F. Akers. She 26 yo d/o Fullen & Callie E. Henderson.

Maggie, d/o Whitley Fullen & Callie E. (Duncan) Henderson.

1935 Death: 3-1-1935 Saltville, Washington Co., VA.

John T. Akers, 46y 2m 15d, married w/m farmer, b. Dec 16, 1888 Smyth Co., VA. Spouse: Maggie Henderson Akers. Father: John T. Akers. Mother: Mary Counts. COD: Hodgkin’s Disease. Burial: Saltville.

1935 Burial: Little Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, Susie C.

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Mary Frances (Counts) Akers.

1890 Birth: July 1890 VA.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother but uncle HOH.

1904 Death: 1904.

1904 Burial: Little Cemetery, Saltville, Smythe Co., VA. (no photo)

……3. Akers, William Cyrus

Parents: James Mosby & Matilda Ann (Goodson) Akers.

1857 Birth: 4-20-1857 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1870, 1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA, with parents.

1884 Marriage #1: William m. Amanda J. Johnson 5-4-1884 Washington Co., VA. He 27 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o James M. & Matilda Akers. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Washington Co., VA, d/o Johnson.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H231:

…… Akers, William 43 yo w/m (occ. not noted), b. Apr 1857 VA, parents b. VA, m. 16y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Amandy J. 36 yo wife, b. Jan 1864 VA, parents b. VA, m. 16y, 6 ch with 5 living.

………… Carl C. 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, miller, school.

………… Ray V. 12 yo son, b. Sept 1887 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Howard A. 7 yo son, b. June 1892 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Matildy B. 5 yo daughter, b. Aug 1894 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… James J. 2 yo son, b. Oct 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

…… 1 non-related servant.

1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H93:

…… Akers, William C. 53 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 25y, owns farm with mort., HOH.

………… Amandy J. 44 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 25y, 8 ch with 7 living.

………… Carl C. 25 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school teacher.

………… Ray V. 22 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school teacher.

………… Howard 17 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Blanch 15 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… James J. 12 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Edward W. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… June L. 1y 10/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Holston District 156, H139:

…… Akers, William C. 62 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Mandy 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Howard A. 28 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Blanche M. 25 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… John J. 22 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Edward W. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… June E. 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Salem District, H196:

…… Akers, William C. 73 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 27 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Amanda J. 66 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

………… Matilda B. 34 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation noted.

………… Edward W. 28 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer.

………… June E. 20 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………+ Akers, Amanda Jane

Parents: George & Elizabeth (Duncan) Johnson.

1864 Birth: 1-1864 Washington Co., VA.

1865 Birth: 1-3-1865 Washington Co., VA. (src: death record)

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband William Cyrus Akers.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with husband William Cyrus Akers.

1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Salem District 81, Rd 638, H145:

…… Akers, Amanda J. 75 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, completed G9, unable to work, owns, HOH.

………… Howard A. 45 yo single son, b. VA, completed C4, farmer.

………… Blanche M. 45 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed H4, housework.

1949 Death: 5-18-1949 at home, Rt 3, Salem, VA.

Amanda Jane Akers, 84 yo widowed w/f, b. Jan 3, 1865 Washington Co., VA. Spouse (blank) Father George Johnson. Mother Elizabeth Duncan. Informant Howard Akers. COD senility, myocarditis. Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, VA.

1949 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, VA,

………4. Akers, Carl Clinton

Parents: William Cyrus & Amanda Jane (Johnson) Akers.

1885 Birth: 2-16-1885 Hyders Gap, Washington Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1918 Registration Card: Carl Clinton Akers 33 yo w/m lg Glade Spring, Washington Co., VA, b. February 16 1885, physician at 407 Main St, Denison, Grayson Co., TX, nearest relative, W. C. Akers of Glade Spring, Washington Co., VA, tall height & medium build, gray eyes & brown hair. Dated Sept 12, 1918 Grayson Co., Texas.

1958 Marriage #1: Carl Clinton Akers m. Ell Thomas Whitten 4-27-1959 Charlottesville, VA.

He 73 yo single w/m osteopathic physician, b. Washington Co., VA & living at 823 Church St, Lynchburg, VA, s/o William C. Akers & Amanda Johnson. She 68 yo single registered nurse, b. Nelson Co., VA & living at 226 Belvedere St, Lynchburg, VA, d/o William Thomas Whitten & Martha Ann Clements.

1969 Death: 1-12-1969 Lynchburg, VA.

Carl Clinton Akers, 83 yo married osteopathic, b. Feb 16, 1885 Hyders Gap, VA. Spouse Ella Whitten Akers. Father Wm C. Akers. Mother Matilda Johnson. Informant Ella Whitten Akers. COD hemiplegia due to cerebral embolus & thrombosis. Other terminal jaundice – carcinoma of liver or pancreas? Burial Rock Spring Meth. Cem., Fauber, VA.

1969 Burial: Rock Spring Meth. Cem., Fauber, VA.

http://image1.findagrave.com/photos/2008/288/14766929_122407981652.jpg

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by JEM)

………4. Akers, Ray Vaughn

Parents: William Cyrus & Amanda Jane (Johnson) Akers.

1887 Birth: 9-17-1887 Washington Co, VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1917 Registration Card: Ray Vaughn Akers, 29 yo w/m of Glade Spring, Washington Co, VA, b. September 17 1887 Washington Co, VA, Principal of Graded School in Kempsville, Princes Anne Co., VA, single, tall height & slender build, gray eyes & dk brown hair. Dated June 5, 1917, South Abingdon, Washington Co., VA.

1917 Marriage #1: Mary Mears abt 1917.

1920 Residence: 411 Chapman Ave, Roanoke City, VA, Highland Ward 1, District 29, H119/151:

…… Akers, Ray 32 yo w/m school teacher, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Mary 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Margaret 1y 6/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… 1 non-related lodger.

1930:

1940 Residence: 166 High St, Salem, Roanoke Co., VA, District 81, H86:

…… Akers, Ray V. 52 yo Jr High School Principal, b. VA, completed C5, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Mary 46 yo wife, b. VA, completed C3, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Margaret J. 21 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed C5, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Alice Elizabet 18 yo daughter, b. VA, completed C1, resided in same house 1935, school.

1969 Death: 11-9-1969 Salem, Roanoke Co., VA.

Ray Vaughn Akers, 82 yo married retired Jr High Principal, b. Sept 17, 1887 VA. Spouse Mary M. Akers. Father William C. Akers. Mother Amanda Johnson. Informant Mrs. Mary M. Akers. COD cerebral vascular accident. Burial Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA.

1969 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, Roanoke, VA. (src: death record)

…………+ Akers, Mary

Parents:

1893 Birth: 10-10-1893 VA.

1920 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with husband Ray Vaughn Akers.

1930:

1940 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with husband Ray Vaughn Akers.

1994 Death: 8-1-1894 Roanoke, Friendship Manor, VA.

1994 Obit: Roanoke Times, August 2, 1994 (src: Find A Grave)

Mary Mears Akers, 100, of Roanoke, Friendship Manor, died Tuesday, August 1, 1994. 

She was a retired school teacher and home maker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R. V. Akers and a daughter, Anne Akers Stuart.

Surviving are a daughter, Jane A. Goldman, Tucson, Ariz.; son-in-law, Reece Stuart, Des Moines, Iowa; sister, Grace Mears Roberson, Manor East, Friendship Manor; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. 

Services will be conducted at the graveside, 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, Sherwood Memorial Park, with Dr. Denver J. Davis officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel.

1994 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, Roanoke, VA.

…………5. Akers, Margaret

Parents: Ray Vaughn & Mary (Mears) Akers.

1918 Birth: abt 1918 VA.

1920 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1930:

1940 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

…………5. Akers, Alice Elizabet

Parents: Ray Vaughn & Mary (Mears) Akers.

1922 Birth: abt 1922 VA.

1930:

1940 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Reece Stewart

………4. Akers, Howard Alexander

Parents: William Cyrus & Amanda Jane (Johnson) Akers.

1892 Birth: 6-21-1892 Hyters Gap, Washington Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1917 Registration Card: Howard Alexander Akers, 24 yo w/m of Abingdon, VA, b. June 21st 1892 Hyters Gap, VA, City Letter Carrier for the US Government in Abingdon, VA, single, tall height & slender build, gray eyes & light hair. Dated June 5, 1917, Sou. Abingdon, Washington Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1930: may be a teacher in Giles Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with widowed mother.

1942 Registration Card: Howard Alexander Akers, 49 yo w/m of Rt 2, Salem, Roanoke Co., VA, b. June 21, 1892 Washington Co., VA, person who will always know your address: Miss Blanche Akers of Rt 2, Salem, Roanoke Co., VA, employer: farmer, 5’ 11” 150 lbs, gray eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion.

1980 Death: 4-26-1980 Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, Roanoke Co., VA but of Rt 2, Box 473, Salem Roanoke, Co., VA.

Howard Alexander Akers, 87 yo never married w/m, b. June 27, 1892 Abington, VA. Father William Cyrus Akers. Mother Amanda Jane Johnson. Informant Mrs. June Reynolds. COD acute myocardial infarction complicated buy cardiac arrest. Burial Butt Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA.

1980 Burial: Butts Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA.

Howard A Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Carl Stump)

………4. Akers, Matilda Blanche

Parents: William Cyrus & Amanda Jane (Johnson) Akers.

1894 Birth: 8-14-1894 Washington Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with widowed mother.

1977 Death: 12-8-1977 Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, Roanoke Co., VA but of Rt 2, Box 473, Salem Roanoke, Co., VA.

Matilda Blanche Akers, 83 yo w/f, never married, b. Aug 14, 1894 Virginia. Father William C, Akers. Mother Amanda J. Johnson. Informant Howard A. Akers. COD C. O. lung disease with possible aspiration. Burial Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA.

1977 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, Roanoke, VA.

………4. Akers, John James

Parents: William Cyrus & Amanda Jane (Johnson) Akers.

1897 Birth: 10-7-1897 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1918 Registration Card: John James Akers, 10 yo w/m of Glade Spring, VA, b. Oct 7 1897, farming for W. C. Akers of Glade Spring, VA, nearest relative: Amanda Akers of Glade Spring, VA, medium height & build, blue eyes & brown hair.

Marriage #1: Lillian Robinson.

1986 Death: 11-23-1986 Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Smyth Co., VA but of Rt 1, Box 165, Glade Spring, Washington Co., VA.

John James Akers, 89 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Oct 7, 1897 VA. Spouse Lillian Robinson. Father William C. Akers. Mother Amanda Johnson. Informant William R. Akers, son. COD cardio respiratory disease. Burial Mount Olivet, Washington Co., VA.

1986 Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington Co., VA.

John James Akers

Lillian <i>Robinson</i> Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by James Archer)

………4. Akers, Edward William

Parents: William Cyrus & Amanda Jane (Johnson) Akers.

1902 Birth: 2-19-1902 Washington Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1937 Marriage #1: Edward William Akers m. Audrey Eithel Dobbins 8-7-1937 Roanoke, VA. He 35 yo single w/m farmer, b. Washington Co., VA, & living RFD #2, Salem, VA, s/o William Akers & Amanda J. Johnson. She 35 yo divorced w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living 330 E. Main St. Salem, VA, d/o William Alexander Whitlock & Lou Otilla Epperly. She has had 1 previous marriage.

1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Salem District, Road 638, H146:

…… Akers, Edward W. 38 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Audrey 38 yo wife, b. VA, completed H2, resided in Salem, Roanoke Co., VA 1935, hemmer cotton fabric mill.

…… Dobbins, Ruth 18 yo single dau*, b. VA, completed H4, resided in Salem, Roanoke Co., VA 1935, typist NYA. (*probably should read “stepdaughter”)

1962 Marriage #2: Edward William Akers m. Lillie Bertha Buckner Duncan 7-16-1962 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. He 60 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Washington Co., VA & residing at Rt 4, Floyd Co., VA, s/o William S. Akers & Amanda J. Johnson. She 67 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, d/o Samuel Buckner & Adaline Quesenberry.

Lillie Bertha Akers, 82 yo married w/f, b. 3-23-1891 VA, d. 1-5-1974 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse Edward Akers. Parents unknown. Informant Edward Akers. COD cardio respiratory failure.

Lillie was 1st married to William Henry Duncan, s/o Lewis & Susanna (Reed) Duncan. [no file for Buckner; duncan3]

1982 Death: 7-30-1982 McVitty House Nursing Home, Salem, Roanoke Co., VA but of 440 Calhoun St, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Edward W. Akers 80 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Feb 19, 1902 VA. Father William Akers. Mother Amanda Johnson. Informant Mrs. M. R. Reynolds, sister. COD CVA. Other pneumonia. Burial Belmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. Belmont Cemetery, Rt 4, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1982 Burial: Belmont Cemetery, Rt 4, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Edward W Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by CHECK)

…………+ Akers, Audrey Ethel

Parents: William Alexander & Louisanna Otilla (Epperly) Whitlock. [whitlock]

1902Birth: 11-17-1902 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with husband Edward William Akers.

1960 Death: 3-25-1960 Floyd, VA.

Audrey Dobbins Akers, 57 yo married housewife, b. Nov 17, 1902 VA. Spouse Edward W. Akers. Father William Alexander Whitlock. Mother Lou O. Epperly. Informant E. W. Akers of Floyd, VA. COD uremia. Burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA.

1960 Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA.

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2015/92/144525609_1428078181.jpg

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Joan Mays)

………4. Akers, June E.

Parents: William Cyrus & Amanda Jane (Johnson) Akers.

1908 Birth: 6-30-1908 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1990 Death: 11-22-1990 Roanoke, VA.

1990 Burial:

……3. Akers, Samuel F.

 

Parents: James Mosby & Matilda Ann (Goodson) Akers.

1858 Birth: 10-20-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Glade Spring District, H347:

…… Akers, Samuel F. 21 yo w/m student, b. VA as were his parents, boarder.

1889 Marriage #1: Samuel F. Akers m. Kate V. Blessing 2-10-1889 Knox Co., TN.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Glade Spring District 109, H188:

…… Akers, Sam F. 41 yo w/m merchant, b. Oct 1859 VA, parents b. VA, m. 11y, owns home, HOH.

………… Kate V. 41 yo wife, b. Nov 1859 VA, parents b. VA, m. 11y, 3 ch with 2 living.

………… Bascun D. 9 yo son, b. May 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Mary 6 yo dau b. 1893 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Emory Village, south of the railroad, Glade Spring District 117, H35:

…… Akers, Sam F. 51 yo w/m hardware store book keeper, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 21y, owns home with mortgage, HOH.

………… Kate 51 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 21y, 3 ch with 2 living.

………… Bascomb 18 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Mary A. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Cora 27 yo single niece, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Oxford St, Emory Village, Washington Co., VA, Glade Spring District, H8:

…… Akers, Samuel 60 yo w/m post master, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Kate 60 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Bascom 28 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, bank cashier.

………… Mary 25 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, high school teacher.

1922 Death: 2-3-1922 Glade Spring District, Washington Co., VA.

Samuel F. Akers, 63y 2m 13d, married w/m merchant, b. Oct 20, 1858 Floyd Co., VA. Father J. M. Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother Matilda Goodson, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant B. D. Akers of Emory, VA. COD carcinoma of stomach. Burial Emory, VA.

1922 Burial: Emory, Washington Co., VA. () probably Emory & Henry Cemetery (not noted as such in Find a Grave)

………+ Akers, Kate V.

Parents: John & Letitia (Chawell) Davis.

1858 Birth: 11-10-1858 Wythe Co., VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband Samuel F. Akers.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Glade Spring District, Emory & Henry College, H210:

…… Akers, Mrs. Kate 71 yo widowed w/f, b. VA parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Mary A. 34 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, college librarian.

1940 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Glade Spring District, Emory & Henry College, H210:

…… Akers, Mrs. Kate 82 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, completed C1, resided in Washington Co., VA 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Bascom 49 yo single son, b. VA, completed C4, resided in Washington Co., VA, timber cutter for a private company.

………… Mary Anne 46 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed C4, resided in Washington Co., VA, librarian Emory & Henry College.

1942 Death: 7-18-1942 rural Emory, Glade Spring District, Washington Co., VA. COD cardio renal disease. Burial Emory.

1942 Burial: Emory & Henry Cemetery, Emory, Washington Co., VA.

………4. Akers, Bascom Davis

Parents: Samuel F. & Kate V. (Davis) Akers.

1891 Birth: 5-12-1891 Emory, Washington Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1917 Registration Card: Bascom D. Akers, 26 yo single w/m of Emory, VA, b. May 12, 1891 Emory VA, Bank Clerk for County Bank in Meadow View, VA & Ass’t Postmaster of Emory, VA, short height & medium build, brown hair & eyes.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1930:

1942 Registration Card: Bascom Davis Akers, 50 yo single w/m of Emory, Washington Co., VA, b. May 12, 1891 Emory, VA, person who will always know address: Mary Ann Akers of Emory, VA, employed by Byrne Organization, of Hampton Beach, Norfolk, VA, 5’ 6” 165 lbs, brown eyes & gray hair, dark complexion, scars from extensive burns on back.

1968 Death: Sept 1968 Miami, Dade Co., FL.

1968 Burial:

………4. Akers, Mary Ann

Parents: Samuel F. & Kate V. (Davis) Akers.

1894 Birth: abt 1894 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1930, 1940 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

……3. Akers, Charles Blackburn

 

Parents: James Mosby & Matilda Ann (Goodson) Akers.

1860 Birth: 4-17-1860 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA, North York District, H347:

…… Akers, Charles B. 20 yo w/m boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

1887 Marriage #1: Nancy J. Smyth 8-21-1887.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Glade Spring District, H193:

…… Ackers, Chas B. 40 yo w/m merchant, b. April 1860 VA, parents b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 12y, owns home, HOH.

………… Nancy 37 yo wife, b. Aug 1862 VA, parents b. VA, m. 12y, 2 ch with 2 living.

………… Mary E. 11 yo daughter, b. Dec 1888 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Henrietta 7 yo daughter, b. May 1893 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Smith, Mary E. 39 yo single sister in law, b. Oct 1860 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Achers, William E. 17 yo single nephew, b. VA, parents b. VA, clerk.

1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Glade Spring District, the Mountain Road, H22:

…… Akers, Chas. B. 51 yo w/m R. R. Ticket agent, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 22y, owns home with mortgage, HOH.

………… Nannie 47 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 22y, 2 ch with 2 living.

………… Bessie 21 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher.

………… Juanita 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Smyth, Mary E. 55 yo single sister in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, own income. [no file]

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Emory Twp, District 149, H14:

…… Akers, Charlie 58 yo w/m RR Station Agent, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Nannie 56 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Juanita 25 yo single dau b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Smyth, Mary 65 yo single sister, b. VA, parents b. VA. [no file]

…… Crowgay, Mary 29 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. [no file]

………… Mary 5 0/12 granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Henry 3 0/12 grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Rosalind 2 0/12 granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… John 11/12 grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Henry & Emory Colley, Glade Spring District, H209:

…… Crowgey, Henry L. 42 yo w/m high school teacher, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH. [no file]

………… Mary E. 41 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married.

………… Mary E. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Henry L. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Rosalind 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… John R. 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Charles F. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Akers, Charles B. 69 yo widowed father in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, steam rail road agent.

1940 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Glade Spring District 96, H209:

…… Crowgray, Henry 54 yo w/m high school principal, b. VA, completed C6, resided in same place Washington Co., VA, owns, HOH.

………… Mary E. 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents, b. VA, completed C4, resided in same place Washington Co., VA, housework.

………… John R. 21 yo son, b. VA, completed C3, resided in same place Washington Co., VA, school.

…… Akers, C. B. 80 yo widowed father in law, b. VA, completed C2, resided in same place Washington Co., VA, school, retired RR Agent.

1949 Death: 10-15-1949 outside Emory, Washington Co., VA.

Charles Blackburn Akers, 89 yo widowed w/m retired railroad agent, b. April 17, 1860 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse Nancy Jane Smyth. Father James M. Akers. Mother Matilda Ann Goodson. Informant Juanita Akes Phipps. COD arterio-sclerois-generalized, due to __ nephritis due to accident – fractured pelvis. Fracture accidental – slipped & fell down stairs at home 5-17-1949. Burial Emory.

1949 Burial: Emory and Henry Cemetery, Emory, Washington Co., VA.

Charles B. Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Barry L. Seitz)

………+ Akers, Nancy J. “Nannie”

Parents: John H. & Elizabeth J. (Logan) Smyth.

1862 Birth: 8-8-1862 Washington Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband Charles Blackburn Akers.

1924 Death: 2-13-1924 Washington Co., VA. COD broncho pneumonia.

1924 Burial: Emory and Henry Cemetery, Emory, Washington Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Barry L. Seitz)

………4. Akers, Mary Elizabeth “Bess”

Parents: Charles B. & Nancy J. “Nannie” (Smyth) Akers.

1888 Birth: 12-7-1888 Washington Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1912 Marriage #1: Mary m. Henry Lawrence Crowgey 9-14-1912.

Henry Lawrence Akers, b. Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, s/o Henry John & Emma (Cundry) Crowgey. [no file]

1983 Death: 10-4-1983 Roanoke, VA.

1983 Burial: Emory and Henry Cemetery, Emory, Washington Co., VA.

Mary Elizabeth Bess <i>Akers</i> Crowgey

src: Find A Grave; photo added by Barry L. Seitz)

Henry Lawrence Crowgey

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Barry L. Seitz)

………4. Akers, Juanita May

Parents: Charles B. & Nancy J. “Nannie” (Smyth) Akers.

1893 Birth: 5-8-1893 Washington Co., VA

1900, 1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1923 Marriage #1: Juanita m. Charles Muncy Phipps 9-17-1923 Grayson Co., VA.

Charles Muncey Phipps, 1877-1944, s/o Jack Cynthia (Daniels) Phipps.

1984 Death: 1984.

1984 Burial:

……3. Akers, George Martell Sr

Parents: James Mosby & Matilda Ann (Goodson) Akers.

1862 Birth: 2-17-1862 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1900:

Marriage #1: Alice Maxwell Chambers abt 1905.

1909 Marriage #2: Geo M. Akers m. 2nd Nannie F. Fickle 6-19-1908 Bristol, VA. He 45 yo widowed w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jas M. & M. A. Akers. She  26 yo single w/f, b. Wash. Co., VA, d/o Jno. W. & E. W. Fickle.

1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Abingdon Twp, H348:

…… Akers, George M. 47 yo w/m grocery store book keeper, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 1y, owns home, HOH.

………… Nannie F. 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, 1 ch with 1 living.

………… Elmer F. 4/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Fickle, Ellen 62 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. Tennessee.

1920 Residence: Abington Town, Washington Co., VA, Abingdon Twp, H68:

…… Akers, George M. 57 yo w/m grocery store book keeper, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Nannie F. 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Elmer F. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Nannie L. 4y 10/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… George M. Jr. 2y 8/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA .

1929 Death: 9-2-1929 Bradley St, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

George M. Akers, 66y 6m 17d, married w/m bookkeeper, b. Feb 13, 1866 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse Nancy F. Akers. Father James Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother Matilda A. Goodson, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant Mrs G. M. Akers. COD carcinoma of rectum.  Burial Sinking Springs Cemetery, Abington, VA.

1929 Burial: Sinking Springs Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA. (no photo)

………+ Akers, Nannie Floyd Mccollum

Parents: John Washington & Ellen White (Flenor) Fickle.

1882 Birth: 7-10-1882 Washington Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband George M. Akers.

1930 Residence: Bradley Street, Abington Town, Washington Co., VA, Abingdon Twp, H317:

…… Akers, Nannie F. 28 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Elmer F. 20 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Nannell 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… George M. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: 404 Bradley Street, Abington Town, Washington Co., VA, Abingdon Twp, H237:

…… Akers, Nannie 57 yo widowed w/f, b. VA completed H4, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

…… Barnette, Vance 26 yo son in law, b. VA, completed H3, resided in Marion, Smyth Co., VA 1935, restaurant waiter.

………… Nanell 25 yo married daughter, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same place Washington Co., VA, housework.

…… 2 unrelated lodgers.

1949 Death: 1-16-1949 Abington, Washington Co., VA. COD carcinoma malignant intestines.

1949 Burial: Sinking Springs Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA. (no photo)

………4. Akers, Alice Chambers

Parents: George Martell Sr & 1st wife Alice Maxwell (Chambers) Akers.

1906 Birth: 3-14-1906 Washington Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Yellow Spring Road, Saltville District, H59:

…… Akers, James A. 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 15y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Mary R. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 15y, 0 children with 0 living.

………… Alice C. 4 yo niece, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, Meadow View Rd, H65:

…… Akers, James A. 55 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Mary R. 46 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Alice C. 13 yo niece, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

Marriage #1: Gilmer Byars Gilpin Sr, s/o Mathew G. & Susan Elizabeth (Byars) Gilpin.

1988 Death: 11-29-1988.

1988 Burial: Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery, Green Spring, Washington Co., VA.

Alice <i>Akers</i> Gilpin

Gilmer Byars Gilpin, Sr

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by James Archer)

………4. Akers, Elmer Fickle

Parents: George M. & Nannie F. (Fickle) Akers.

1909 Birth: 12-8-1909 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

Marriage #1: Doris Osborne.

1940:

1976 Death: 4-27-1976 Damascus, Washington Co., VA. COD MI heart attack due to pulmonary compromise from metastatic ca.

1976 Burial: Krollkeg Cemetery, Abington, VA.

………4. Akers, Nanell Louise

Parents: George Martell Sr & 2nd wife Nannie Floyd (Fickle) Akers.

1915 Birth: 3-7-1915 Washington Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

Marriage #1: Vance Barnett.

Vance Monroe Barnett, 1913-1971, s/o Ben & Cora (Woodward) Barnett. At least one son, James Vance Barnett, 1940-1965.

1940 Residence: 404 Bradley Street, Abington Town, Washington Co., VA, Abingdon Twp, H237:

…… Akers, Nannie 57 yo widowed w/f, b. VA completed H4, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

…… Barnette, Vance 26 yo son in law, b. VA, completed H3, resided in Marion, Smyth Co., VA 1935, restraurant waiter.

………… Nanell 25 yo married daughter, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same place Washington Co., VA, housework.

…… 2 unrelated lodgers.

2005 Death: 8-24-2005 Tazewell Co., VA.

2005 Burial:

………4. Akers, George Martell Jr.

Parents: George Martell Sr & 2nd wife Nannie Floyd (Fickle) Akers.

1917 Birth: 7-29 1917 Abington Town, Washington Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with widowed mother.

1940:

Marriage #1:  Mary Cowles.

2003 Death: 12-30-2003.

2003 Burial: Albama Heritage Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Norman Scott)

……3. Akers, James Albert

Parents: James Mosby & Matilda Ann (Goodson) Akers.

1864 Birth: 9-28-1864 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1895 Marriage #1: James A. Akers m. Mary R. Smyth 6-29-1895 Washington Co., VA. He 30 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jaas. M. & Matilda Akers. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Washington Co., VA, d/o J. C. & Adeline Smyth.

1900:

1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Yellow Spring Road, Saltville District, H59:

…… Akers, James A. 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 15y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Mary R. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 15y, 0 children with 0 living.

………… Alice C. 4 yo niece, b. VA, parents b. VA. (d/o George Martell Akers & Alice Maxwell Chambers – see above)

1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, Meadow View Rd, H65:

…… Akers, James A. 55 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Mary R. 46 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Alice C. 13 yo niece, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. (d/o George Martell Akers & Alice Maxwell Chambers – see above)

1930 Residence: West Main St, Abington Town, Washington Co., VA, Abingdon Twp, H232:

…… Akers, James A. 65 yo w/m with no occupation, b. VA, parents b. VA, 30 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Mary R. 56 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married.

1958 Death: 3-14-1958 McCray Nursing Home, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

James Albert Akers, 93 yo widowed farm owner, b. Sept. 28, 1864 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse Mary Rebecca Smyth. Father James Mosby Akers. Mother Matilda Anne Goodson. Informant Mrs. Alice Gilpin of Abington, VA. COD cerebral vascular accident. Burial Holston Conference, Emory, VA.

1958 Burial: Emory and Henry Cemetery, Emory, Washington Co., VA. (no photo)

James A Akers

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Dhistorian)

………+ Akers, Mary Rebecca

Parents: J. Chesterfield & Adeline (Logan) Smyth.

1873 Birth: 5-26-1873 Washington Co., VA.

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband James A. Akers.

1936 Death: 1-14-1936 Abington, Washington Co., VA. COD influenza.

1936 Burial: Emory and Henry Cemetery, Emory, Washington Co., VA. (no photo)

……3. Akers, Mary E.

Parents: James Mosby & Matilda Ann (Goodson) Akers.

1867 Birth: 12-17-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1896 Marriage #1: Mary E. Akers m. Wm B. Mcallister 10-1-1896 Washington Co., VA. He 28 yo single w/m, b. Campbell Co., VA, s/o J. B. & V. E. Mcallister. She 28 yo single w/f, b. Washington Co., VA, d/o J. M. & M. A. Akers.

……3. Akers, Edward W.

 

Parents: James Mosby & Matilda Ann (Goodson) Akers.

1870 Birth: 3-1870 VA, d. 1900-1910.

1870, 1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1891 Marriage #1: Edward W. Akers m. Bettie E. Francis 7-3-1891 Washington Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Washington Co., VA, s/o James M. Akers & Matilda Akers. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA, d/o John R. & Sarah Francis.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Goodson District, H117:

…… Akers, Edward 30 yo w/m proprietor of saw mill, b. Mar 1870 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, rents house, HOH.

………… Bettie 26 yo wife, b. Sept 1873 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, 4 ch with 3 living.

………… Vivian 8 yo daughter, b. Apr 1892 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Elula 3 yo daughter, b. Dec 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Garland 1 yo son, b. Mar 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

1902-1910 Death:

………+ Akers, Bettie E.

Parents: John R. & Sarah (unknown) Francis.

1873 Birth: 9-1873 VA.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband Edward W. Akers.

1910 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Franklin Street, Bluefield City, Beaver Pond District, H85:

…… Lylton, James G. 24 yo single w/m railroad stenographer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents house, HOH.

…… Akers, Bettie 36 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, 4 ch with 4 living, boarding house.

………… Vivian 18 yo cousin, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ula 12 yo cousin, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Garland 11 yo cousin, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Lizzie 8 yo cousin, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… 2 unrelated boarders.

1914 Marriage #2: Bettie m. Alfred Ward abt 1914 probably VA.

1920 Residence: Rochester City, Olmstead Co., MN, 916 Center Street West, H225:

…… Ward, Alfred 64 yo w/m house carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Bettie E. 45 yo wife, b. VA as were her parents, housekeeper of a boarding house.

…… Akers, Garland 20 yo single stepson, b. VA as were his parents, company laborer.

………… Elizabeth 18 yo single stepdaughter, b. VA as were his parents, school.

…… Ward, Marie 5 yo daughter, b. ND, parents b. VA.

1930 Olmstead Co., MN, Rochester City, 916 Center Street West, H225:

______ Ward, Alfred 73 yo w/m without occupation, b. VA as were his parents, HOH.

__________ Bettie E. 56 yo wife, b. VA as were her parents, 18 yo when 1st married, proprietor of a boarding house.

______ Akers, Eula 33 yo married daughter, b. VA as were her parents, 25 yo when 1st married. (husband not noted)

__________ son, 3y 5/12 grandson, b. MT, father b. ND, mother b. VA.

______ Ward, Marie 15 yo daughter, b. ND, parents b. VA, school.

……… 4. Akers, Vivian

Parents: Edward W. & Bettie E. (unknown) Akers.

1892 Birth: 4-9-1892 Washington Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with widowed mother.

……… 4. Akers, Elula

Parents: Edward W. & Bettie E. (unknown) Akers.

1896 Birth: 12-1896 VA.

1892 Birth: 4-9-1892 Washington Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with widowed mother.

1926 Marriage #1: Elula m. Donald Frank Moore 8-7-1926 Scobey, Daniels Co., Montana. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Westley, Montana, s/o Fred Moore & Mary Mcnary. She 21 yo single w/f, b. VA, d/o Edwin Akers & Betty Francis. b. ND.

……… 4. Akers, Garland Martell

Parents: Edward W. & Bettie E. (unknown) Akers.

1899 Birth: 3-19-1899 VA.

1892 Birth: 4-9-1892 Washington Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with widowed mother.

1918 Registration Card: Garland Martell Akers, 19 yo w/m, b. March 19, 1899, farm laborer, nearest relative: Mrs. A. Ward of Rochester, MN, medium height & build, grey eyes & lt brown hair, dated Sept 7, 1918, Ellendale, Dickey Co., ND.

1920 Residence: Rochester City, Olmstead Co., MN with mother & stepfather.

1924 Marriage #1: Garland m. Rose Checkel abt 1924.

1930 Residence: Milwaukee City, Milwaukee Co., WI, H13:

…… Akers, Garland 31 yo w/m owner of dry cleaners, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Rose 28 yo wife, b. Iowa, father b. Czecho-Slovakia, mother b. Iowa, 22 yo when 1st married.

………… Betty J. 3 yo daughter, b. WI, father b. VA, mother b. IA.

………… John 1 yo son, b. WI, father b. VA, mother b. IA.

1940 Residence: 528 Juneau Ave, Milwaukee City, Milwaukee Co., WI, H130:

…… Akers, Garland 41 yo w/m owner of cleaning tailoring shop, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Rose 38 yo wife, b. Iowa, father b. Czecho-Slovakia, mother b. Iowa, 22 yo when 1st married.

………… Betty J. 13 yo daughter, b. WI, father b. VA, mother b. IA.

………… John 11 yo son, b. WI, father b. VA, mother b. IA.

………… Donald 4 yo son, b. WI, father b. VA, mother b. IA.

1979 Death: 7-2-1979 Milwaukee Co., VA.

1979 Burial: Wisconsin Burial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha Co., VA.

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…………+ Akers, Rose

Parents:

1902 Birth: abt 1902 IA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Milwaukee City, Milwaukee Co., WI with husband Garland Martell Akers.

…………5. Akers, Betty J.

Parents: Garland Martell & Rose (unknown) Akers.

1927 Birth: abt 1927 WI.

1930, 1940 Residence: Milwaukee City, Milwaukee Co., WI with parents.

…………5. Akers, John

Parents: Garland Martell & Rose (unknown) Akers.

1929 Birth: abt 1929 WI.

1930, 1940 Residence: Milwaukee City, Milwaukee Co., WI with parents.

…………5. Akers, Donald

Parents: Garland Martell & Rose (unknown) Akers.

1936 Birth: abt 1936 WI.

1940 Residence: Milwaukee City, Milwaukee Co., WI with parents.

……… 4. Akers, Elizabeth

Parents: Edward W. & Bettie E. (unknown) Akers.

1902 Birth: abt 1902 VA.

1910 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with widowed mother.

1920 Residence: Rochester City, Olmstead Co., MN with mother & stepfather.

……3. Akers, Joseph King

Parents: James Mosby & Matilda Ann (Goodson) Akers.

1872 Birth: 4-14-1872 Washington Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

1897 Marriage #1: J. King Akers m. Mary Lizzie Webb 9-25-1897 Washington Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, b. Washington Co., VA, s/o James M. & Matilda Akers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Washington Co., VA, d/o M. H. & G. A. Webb.

1900 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Saltville District, H185:

…… Akers, Joseph K. 28yo w/m school teacher, b. April 1872 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, owns, HOH.

………… Mary E. 20 yo wife, b. Sept 1879 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, 1 ch with 1 living.

………… Nina G. 1 yo daughter, b. April 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Washington Co., VA, Abingdon District, H176:

…… Akers, Joseph K. 37 yo w/m bookkeeper for a concrete co., b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 12y, rents house, HOH.

………… Mary E. 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 12y, 1 ch with 1 living.

………… Nina L. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1920 Residence: Palmer Lane, Abingdon Town Washington Co., VA, Abingdon District, H549:

…… Akers, King A. 46 yo w/m rural mail carrier, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Lizzie M. 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Nina 20 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Maple Street, Abingdon Town, Washington Co., VA, H374:

…… Akers, Joseph K. 57 yo w/m rural mail carrier, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1st married, HOH.

………… Mary E. 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married.

1940 Residence: W. Main Street, Abingdon Town, Washington Co., VA, H268:

…… Akers, Joseph K. 67 yo w/m other income, b. VA, completed C1, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Mary E. W. 60 yo wife, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

…… Huttin, Nina A. 41 yo divorced daughter, b. VA, completed C2, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… William H. 6 yo grandson, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1961 Death: 9-4-1961 Lay’s Rest Home, Abington, Washington Co., VA but of 501 Palmer St, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

Joseph King Akers, 89 yo widowed retired mail carrier, b. Apr 14, 1872 Washington Co., VA. Spouse Mary Elizabeth Webb. Father James Mosby Akers. Mother Matilda Goodson. Informant Mrs. Alice G. Hale of Richmond, VA. COD cerebral thrombosis. Burial Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

1961 Burial: Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

………+ Akers, Mary Elizabeth

Parents: Milton Heiskel & Georgia Alice (Maiden) Webb.

1879 Birth: 9-24-1879 Washington Co., VA.

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Washington Co., VA with husband Joseph K. Akers.

1960 Death: 3-24-1860 Abington, Washington Co., VA. COD breast cancer.

1960 Burial: Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA.

……… 4. Akers, Nina Loraine

Parents: Joseph King & Mary Elizabeth (Webb) Akers.

1899 Birth: 4-21-1899 Washington Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Washington Co., VA with parents.

Marriage: William Hutton. This marriage ended in divorce.

1947 Death: 8-17-1947 Abington, Washington Co., VA. COD pulmonary tuberculosis.

1947 Burial: Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA.